Private Property, Hummingbird Style
We recently replaced our long-empty hummingbird feeders with new models that aren’t prone to having their entire contents dump out at random intervals. This has re-established us on the hummingbird circuit. Where for the last few years we rarely saw hummers in our yard we are now visited daily by
Plagues Upon the Earth
I’ve been reading a really interesting book about the intertwined evolution of humanity and its parasites and pathogens called Plagues Upon the Earth, by Kyle Harper. He’s a professor of classics and letters at the University of Oklahoma. Which may account for why the book, despite the nature of its
Reflections on the Late Show
Last night we got to attend a taping of Colbert’s The Late Show. It was a lot of fun, and definitely worth doing if you’re a fan and can coordinate getting tickets the next time you visit New York City. It pretty much played out as I expected. But there
Great Climate Site
I often like to understand the climate of areas I’m thinking of visiting to get a feel for the best times of year to go. Of all the sites I’ve found so far WeatherSpark has the most informative data displays. At a glance you can tell when it’s rainiest/snowiest, when
How Much Sunscreen Should I Use?
Ever wanted to know precisely how much sunscreen to use? Well, I don’t know how to help you with that. But I can tell you how to get a reliable reading on how much ultraviolet light is bombarding you. At least if you live in San Carlos, California. Just check
